Toyota is literally knocking it out of the ball park with their products so far. That matte grey paint looks pretty bad (but in a good way) as heck! Also, thank you Toyota for keeping the manual alive!
I think they did great with the GR86 and the specs of the GR Corolla... but to me the interior still looks as basic as a cheap standard Corolla - with some better seats added in.
One of the favorite cars of all time was the 2008 STI hatchback. This GR Corolla is making me remember the good ol' days of AWD hot hatches. Glad they're bringing it back.
One of the cars I've legitimately been excited for as of late. Everyone wanted the Yaris GR but now the Corolla GR is here. I hope this car is everything and more than I've been expecting.
The GR Corolla looks to be a fantastic car. The interior and DSG of the MK8 Golf R won me over, though. I’m a manual transmission fan (R has this option), but the latest version of the DSG is … simply unbelievable. R keeps a lower-profile, also. If I was in my early 20’s, I’d be all about this GR!
@@FSXflyermaster some really great DCTs can sometimes be better than really crappy manuals with horribly long vague and rubbery throws and terribly High clutch engagement points. Not often but it does happen. Obviously if we're talking s2k/Si/Type R or Miata or 911/Cayman manuals then of course no auto is better than those manuals. But my mk7 Golf R DCT functioned way better than my buddies mk7 Golf R manual. Felt like I was rowing gears in a school bus when driving his car LOL
Toyota is really living up to their statement of "Ther era of boring is over!" Our familys driveway had always been Toyota and that will never change, gotta see about adding one of these to the collection along with our GR 3.0 Supra and TRD Avalon!
This Corolla is super surprising Joe! Never thought a Corolla could produce 300 horses or drive with that type of authority! Well done Toyota, and you guys as well!
Akio is the best thing that happened to Toyota in a long time, the man fought through the acceleration crisis and financial crisis, fought the old guard at the company in order to modernize the lineup, led the way for Lexus, and brought us the Toyobaru sports cars, the Supra, GR Corolla.
04:10 who else loves those Pirelli tires 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿 Wish I could get a Morizo 4 seater. A Welded Metal Roof is just fine with me 😁 P.S. how many people have seen glue bonded carbon fiber bike parts fail at the glued bonded part 🤔?
NGL rear seat delete from factry is crazy. i love Toyota going all in on enthusiasts cars this is probably the last gen of Gas cars from Toyota and they sending us off with a bang.
@@Numberone292 I just can't get my head around the looks of the Supra. Looks like some kind of spaceship. They just went a little too far for me. I like something a little more refined
The Toyota Corolla gr looks like a sport sedan with the full body kit put on into it and the design of the headlight just makes the Corolla looks angry and ready to race!
The more videos I watch on this car the more I'm in love with this hatchback. I'm a Honda man and looking forward to seeing the corolla GR vs the all new 2023 civic type R.
You're a good expert at cars like this one. You know which part is which. And the way that you present each car makes everyone want to buy one. I like Toyota.
This is a truly amazing looking car and can't wait to see it on the streets. My only complaint is that the interior seems a little small to use it as a daily driver
This is an incredibly expensive, wicked little car. Most americans will not appreciate a car this small and expensive (3 cylinder!). But this is the kind of maniacal design that is so common in Japan, where 1.5 liter is considered luxurious.
Very impressive! 100 HP per cylinder? Awesome! AWD? Fantastic! 6 Speed, Limited Slip diff? Bring it on! OH, wait.... $52,000 (expected price, not including the $10k dealers will probably add on)? Not so cool.
Same thing happened with the Focus RS and Civic Type R when they first launched. Dealers tried charging half 100k for them when they first arrived. This car should sell well especially considering the STi is no more but definitely wait a year and save a lot of money for anyone who’s interested.
Im not sure why folks are mad that this may cost north of 50k. There's only 200 made available so it will be exclusive. Pretty sure it will be sold out quickly
Oh yes!! This will be my dream small hatchback car to afford one someday if they have a good price on this vehicle. Overall, fantastic job and review Joe.
Just letting you know I love that car great review and camera work!. I can feel you enthusiasm IN the video, I currently own a Toyota, very solid car , I am waiting to win the lottery ,that would be one of my first money spent. I know you wanted to drive the hatch, but your escort driver did you a solid the way he drove, video's of cars like the GR versus a Ferrari or Lamborghini Just strike a positive chord in me. One other point you are always gracious and polite and thank them for including your team for the reveal VERY IMPORTANT,!! LATER GATOR
Laurie always does awesome job. Joe, thank you for sharing this video. I will definetly get one of these and it reminds me the WRX STI plus need new mods for this beast. I wish this was at least 360 HP with 350 Tor. Move over Civic Type R!!!!!
Another great video. Such a shame were not getting this GR Corolla here in the UK. Joe, I miss your personal content about your own cars such as the type r and Focus RS. What's your current car?
impressive numbers for sure, lets hope the engine manages to hold up to that insane stress overtime.. some people forget that shoving a ton of HP into a small engine is horrible for reliability
@@MarksTech look at this lol the size of the piston walls are HUGE tiremeetsroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GR-Corolla-Engine-Block-1021x580.jpg?ezimgfmt=ng%3Awebp%2Fngcb1%2Frs%3Adevice%2Frscb1-2
I'm first in line for a GR Corolla at my dealership, deposit paid and papers signed saying so, but I'd take the Circuit Edition over this. Need the rear wiper and back seats for every day driving. And it's a big if if my dealer will get the 1 of 200.
Raiti you're the best! I've watched them all but none has the consistency and details you have. Always looking forward to how many twinkies I can fit:).
You are a king Raiti, thank you so much for these well researched and enthusiastic videos. You have owned a Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus RS, and Subaru WRX STi RA. I wonder if the GR Corolla and new Nissan Z fit your garage and lifestyle too? 👍👍👍
@Michael Charity are you seriously comparing an F1 to a Corolla? Wings add weight and a ton of drag in exchange for increased rear downforce. If the car doesn't need the downforce, which is the case with this one, the wing serves no purpose. It looks cool, which is why it'll be on the production versions.
Love the review, Toyota just aren't pulling their punches for MY2023 cars, and I love it. I'd still go for a full backseat version of this badass, but I love it's a street legal racecar with full interior Side note, at 8:22 in the background, that looks a lot like Substitute Topher. I've been wondering if RUclipsrs I watch will ever end up in each other's videos without realizing it.
I think you meant they aren't pulling any punches 😅 If they won't stop pulling punches, that would imply they are holding back. But yea I think they are doing good with the Circuit edition but the core edition which most people will get / the first one on offer is a bit plain looking but no one on YT seems to be given that one by Toyota or I haven't seen it much.
@@MKu64 Oops, yea I messed that up lmao Thanks for pointing that out, fixed now. I'm trying to convince my wife to get the GR Corolla. I haven't seen a ton of coverage on the Corolla, and apart from what track footage was in this video and Ken Gushi demonstrating the GR Corolla on track and dirt, there's been very little driving of it. But as the MY23 comes upon us, there'll be a lot of POV driving of this and the manual Supra. Gonna be great videos later in the summer
Seriously I was so pissed that you could not test drive a freaking Corolla .. They Did know you drove an STI? .. BensonHurst checking in lol .. Great video .
me watching and enjoying this video and it comes to my mind that honda seeing how toyota unveils its masterpiece and them making faces like jim carrey with the honda civic type-R 😅
Love the video man, just an observation when the car is on the track It would be cool if you keep the speaking volume down alittle so the track sounds and motor can be heard.
I have to say, the driver is one of the first company drivers who is actually pushing the car for the camera. Good job!
When he said check the brakes, he made Joe fly forward haha. What a great drive!
That’s because he is a Pro1 Formula D driver! That’s Jhonnattan Castro
But as employees, we aren't even allowed to see it yet or even come to the office during this!
What about the car in front of him?
@@300zxdriver the car in front has 5 more cylinders than he does lol
Dude drove the hell out of that GR! I wasn’t expecting him to full send it around the corners. Looks like a lot of fun!
Oh it was for sure!
Oh I don't know
@@RaitisRides awesome content!
The great thing about Eagles Canyon Raceway is the insane amount of grip the surface provides. Makes that full send incredibly easy.
Curious how it will compare to my 2018 STI on track (circuit edition). very very interested in the GR Corolla.
Toyota is literally knocking it out of the ball park with their products so far. That matte grey paint looks pretty bad (but in a good way) as heck! Also, thank you Toyota for keeping the manual alive!
I think they did great with the GR86 and the specs of the GR Corolla... but to me the interior still looks as basic as a cheap standard Corolla - with some better seats added in.
So they are literally launching their vehicles out of a ballpark? It must be an absolutely enormous catapult. Or did you mean figuratively?
You are officially the Toyota Fan Boy of the year! Congratulations!
Figuratively, not literally.
@Dutch Berry and crappy interior tech and quality
Loved that the driver actually was giving it everything. Great review!
I think it is Pro Formula D Driver, Jhonnattan Castro
One of the favorite cars of all time was the 2008 STI hatchback. This GR Corolla is making me remember the good ol' days of AWD hot hatches. Glad they're bringing it back.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
Yea now Subaru is far from what they use to be going completely in the different direction to bad
@@RaitisRides can you review a Chevy Impala
@@RaitisRides why aren't you replying to me
@Dutch Berry probably yep everyone is screwing everyone right now not worth it
An already legendary product that hasn't even been released to the consumerd even better.
You got that right
One of the cars I've legitimately been excited for as of late. Everyone wanted the Yaris GR but now the Corolla GR is here. I hope this car is everything and more than I've been expecting.
The GR Corolla looks to be a fantastic car. The interior and DSG of the MK8 Golf R won me over, though. I’m a manual transmission fan (R has this option), but the latest version of the DSG is … simply unbelievable. R keeps a lower-profile, also. If I was in my early 20’s, I’d be all about this GR!
How is driving it in heavy traffic and have you had any issues with your tyranny.
You buy a manual for the fun, not because it’s faster
@@FSXflyermaster some really great DCTs can sometimes be better than really crappy manuals with horribly long vague and rubbery throws and terribly High clutch engagement points. Not often but it does happen. Obviously if we're talking s2k/Si/Type R or Miata or 911/Cayman manuals then of course no auto is better than those manuals.
But my mk7 Golf R DCT functioned way better than my buddies mk7 Golf R manual. Felt like I was rowing gears in a school bus when driving his car LOL
@@Daveyboy_RS3 None of the cars that compete with the golf R have crappy soulless manuals though
Manuals forever!!! The joy of clutching and slamming into gears is unbeatable.
Toyota is really living up to their statement of "Ther era of boring is over!" Our familys driveway had always been Toyota and that will never change, gotta see about adding one of these to the collection along with our GR 3.0 Supra and TRD Avalon!
You better believe it! It has never been more true than with this car.
Ford going all electric.
Toyota says to hell with that!!!
😄👍
@@ianstallings yea i saw that lineup as well
This Corolla is super surprising Joe! Never thought a Corolla could produce 300 horses or drive with that type of authority! Well done Toyota, and you guys as well!
Trust me! I say the same thing to myself.
Most legit car reviews on RUclips!! I think I want to order one now!!
glad Toyota is making sporty cars again. Love it!
Damn it … every time I try to avoid special edition cars, Raiti’s Rides drops a limited edition car video and I watch it 🤦🏾♂️
Akio is the best thing that happened to Toyota in a long time, the man fought through the acceleration crisis and financial crisis, fought the old guard at the company in order to modernize the lineup, led the way for Lexus, and brought us the Toyobaru sports cars, the Supra, GR Corolla.
And GR 86
GR Yaris
GR Supra
And their relationship w Mazda seems to be shaping up very nicely
And he's going to be leaving soon..
@@misterq3906 soon as in 2022?
I love how big the sidewalls are, no rubber band tires like on other performance cars.
04:10 who else loves those Pirelli tires 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿
Wish I could get a Morizo 4 seater. A Welded Metal Roof is just fine with me 😁
P.S. how many people have seen glue bonded carbon fiber bike parts fail at the glued bonded part 🤔?
NGL rear seat delete from factry is crazy. i love Toyota going all in on enthusiasts cars this is probably the last gen of Gas cars from Toyota and they sending us off with a bang.
You know it!
Exactly what's happening!
Mr Akio is a great example of a "car guy" running a car company. A great tribute car and OMG riding shoot gun in that hot 🔥 hatch!!!
Dude he allowed a bmw Supra
@@Numberone292 true but still.
@@Numberone292 I just can't get my head around the looks of the Supra. Looks like some kind of spaceship. They just went a little too far for me. I like something a little more refined
What a good B day review. Needed that Joe
Happy Birthday! You are so very welcome!
Great videos as always. Lori is definitely the greatest at what she does keep up the good work guys👍🏽👍🏽
Niceeee! Who would have ever thought a 3-banger could be such a track demon, packed with the Yoda reliability you'd expect...
FULL send review FULL send on the track. Lori & Raiti makin' it happen!
This and the Yaris are spiritual successors to GT4 Celica, and I like it! (Group A baby!)
DUDE GREAT VIDEO LIKE ALWAYS ... THAT ROLLAAA kept up with a RCF!! WOW
Ton of horsepower for a tiny engine. Nice job Toyota
You are so very right!
The Toyota Corolla gr looks like a sport sedan with the full body kit put on into it and the design of the headlight just makes the Corolla looks angry and ready to race!
Congrats 🎈 Toyota - you’ve Really Put Yourselves back on the Map 🗺 for
Performance Grade offerings
Amazing review. Love it. Been a fan of this channel for so long.
Toyota releasing absolute banger cars lately
The more videos I watch on this car the more I'm in love with this hatchback. I'm a Honda man and looking forward to seeing the corolla GR vs the all new 2023 civic type R.
Lori, you’re awesome.
Joe, you guys looked like you flying.
I would take this hot hatch over the others.
I am glad that you enjoyed this one. Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
What a fun review loved the on throttle!! It was an E ticket ride for sure!! Super impressed with this car!!!
I like the paint on this car . It looks great in the Mate grey paint. Also I can't imagine the gas mileage on this car
...about 28/33mpg.
@@kaox44 that's still good for a small car
It will be good I am sure!
Driven conservatively when u want fuel economy i think you can still get even better mileage
@@frealsolidusauxil5873 you have a point
Hell yeah I come here first for any debut review, great job and thanks again bro
You are so very awesome!
The only car that's making me rethink #trucklife
You're a good expert at cars like this one. You know which part is which. And the way that you present each car makes everyone want to buy one. I like Toyota.
Thanks for having my back Garrett!
@@RaitisRides you're welcome.
This is a truly amazing looking car and can't wait to see it on the streets. My only complaint is that the interior seems a little small to use it as a daily driver
It's a compact hatchback, what did you expect?
Joe + Lori = greatness!
I’m not a hatch type of guy but I wouldn’t mind rocking this. Bravo Toyota🫡
Same
Well they're only making 200 of 'em so you better hurry!
@@robertevans3604 I'm getting a Z instead.
This is an incredibly expensive, wicked little car. Most americans will not appreciate a car this small and expensive (3 cylinder!). But this is the kind of maniacal design that is so common in Japan, where 1.5 liter is considered luxurious.
I see the smile on your face. I hope to grab one of the circuit edition when reservations are open.
I'm shooting for the same. I hope you get yours brother!!
Very impressive! 100 HP per cylinder? Awesome! AWD? Fantastic! 6 Speed, Limited Slip diff? Bring it on! OH, wait.... $52,000 (expected price, not including the $10k dealers will probably add on)? Not so cool.
Same thing happened with the Focus RS and Civic Type R when they first launched. Dealers tried charging half 100k for them when they first arrived. This car should sell well especially considering the STi is no more but definitely wait a year and save a lot of money for anyone who’s interested.
Ohh Man fingers 🤞 thanks for this elite GR content. Shoutout to Lori always tip top footage 📹
I’m wondering if an automatic transmission version will come out, bc I’m not sure if I’m gonna be able to drive a manual
This edition really should have been a 2 door.
GR is really bringing the business
Awesome video as always man keep up the good work!!
Who knew Corolla wouls go this far, Reliable track car
You know it!
I'm not even a fan of hatch but this is one I definitely would check out
Im not sure why folks are mad that this may cost north of 50k. There's only 200 made available so it will be exclusive. Pretty sure it will be sold out quickly
I liked the silver paint on the Circuit Edition and then I saw this in the matte gray, WOW!
Oh yes!! This will be my dream small hatchback car to afford one someday if they have a good price on this vehicle. Overall, fantastic job and review Joe.
Just letting you know I love that car great review and camera work!. I can feel you enthusiasm
IN the video, I currently own a Toyota, very solid car , I am waiting to win the lottery ,that would
be one of my first money spent. I know you wanted to drive the hatch, but your escort driver
did you a solid the way he drove, video's of cars like the GR versus a Ferrari or Lamborghini
Just strike a positive chord in me. One other point you are always gracious and polite and thank
them for including your team for the reveal VERY IMPORTANT,!!
LATER GATOR
This is a smart looker and in that dark greyish colour stunning.
Move over WRX.
You nailed it,
I love it Joe and Lori keep up the great work real true and I love the video lot real true 👍 👏 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
You are so wonderful brother!
This GR looks so insane! Would love to see the head-to-heads with other hot hatches like the VeloN and GolfR
Also the incoming CTR!
Toyota is making the hottest looking cars at the moment. Love the new styling. Glad to see they’re keeping a manual transmission in play.
I'm still waiting for you to start it up. 😆 It's a pretty nice car the only Zonk is the exhaust. First mod is exhaust.
Never seen anyone more excited for a Corolla!
This is one of my new dream cars
Dream big!
Man for that price you can get so many better looking cars
@@SkyDaLimit925 to each their own lol.
Raiti, you’re Florida man spirit animal!!
thanks for the content 🔥🔥
You are so very welcome!
Laurie always does awesome job. Joe, thank you for sharing this video. I will definetly get one of these and it reminds me the WRX STI plus need new mods for this beast. I wish this was at least 360 HP with 350 Tor. Move over Civic Type R!!!!!
Surprised to see this has 300HP! This would be a contender for the Focus ST or GTI .😎👍🏿.
It will destroy those!
More like the RS and the Golf R
I agree..
@@LucKeyy9 it's 50k so it should be. the gti is like 27k lol
it's a tiny turbo engine, like super tiny so that 300hp is a lie, just not a fun way to generate that hp
Killer Corolla ! I grabbed a Mazda 3 Turbo 100 Anniversary but this little bastard is nice ! Love AWD Turbo hatchback’s. Thanks for the video bro !
It is a beast! You are so very welcome!
Anyone who gets their hands on this edition, they are going to be super lucky.
Nah just super rich 😊♥️
That paint color is badass.
Sweeeeeeeet .this is one nice package...Toyota did it again
Toyota did it right!
Another great video. Such a shame were not getting this GR Corolla here in the UK. Joe, I miss your personal content about your own cars such as the type r and Focus RS. What's your current car?
Dude 1.6L 3 cyl that has 300 hp?!? What is this dark magicka ?!!
Toyota is bringing it big time
impressive numbers for sure, lets hope the engine manages to hold up to that insane stress overtime.. some people forget that shoving a ton of HP into a small engine is horrible for reliability
@@MarksTech look at this lol
the size of the piston walls are HUGE
tiremeetsroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GR-Corolla-Engine-Block-1021x580.jpg?ezimgfmt=ng%3Awebp%2Fngcb1%2Frs%3Adevice%2Frscb1-2
Jonathan gave it the business!!!!!
At least we got to see some on throttle action shame you couldn’t be the one to row through your gears :(
It will be coming soon so don't worry!
Love Corolla all my life.
now found my mid-life crisis “toy”👍
there was version with 4AG-( MR2)engine back in the day , but this is Awesome!!
I'm first in line for a GR Corolla at my dealership, deposit paid and papers signed saying so, but I'd take the Circuit Edition over this. Need the rear wiper and back seats for every day driving. And it's a big if if my dealer will get the 1 of 200.
Which dealer
Same ! Fingers crossed
That is awesome Danny!
@@bossstillen4390 Great question!
@@flyaf9167 would be nice!
That driver is mashing! Awesome video Joe!
Thank God I will buy one for myself
You can make it happen.
Keep up the good work, Raitis ride number one
damnnn that looks fantasticccc. The mat paint fits that so well.
I love the Gr Corolla Morizo
Trust me Natalie so do I!
Raiti you're the best! I've watched them all but none has the consistency and details you have. Always looking forward to how many twinkies I can fit:).
Joe flopping around in the passenger seat 😂😂😂
It was worth the price of admission.
Thanks for that video,I’m very excited about that car!
You are a king Raiti, thank you so much for these well researched and enthusiastic videos. You have owned a Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus RS, and Subaru WRX STi RA. I wonder if the GR Corolla and new Nissan Z fit your garage and lifestyle too? 👍👍👍
Sounds like you want to date him🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Michael Charity are you seriously comparing an F1 to a Corolla? Wings add weight and a ton of drag in exchange for increased rear downforce. If the car doesn't need the downforce, which is the case with this one, the wing serves no purpose. It looks cool, which is why it'll be on the production versions.
95% of the new cars nowadays have abysmal looking rims but this Corolla has godlike looking ones!
Lol OK
@@EricB90 Yes
I want a manual daily real’ bad,hope I can get one at msrp soon,if not Im settle for 86,maybe more fun to drive?
They both are going to be fun.
Holy fuck the GRC kept up with a RC F Fuji Speedway Edition!? Now I'm even more pumped to get the GRC now!
not often you see a 4 door car for sale with only 2 seats from the factory 😂
What a machine! It's a shame that no one will get these for sticker price.
🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻 I'm 96...I want one!
That’s really wonderful!
I’m saving up right now man 💰
"Pirelli Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires". Joe, you gotta quit drinking right before shooting!
Wow, that is one hot hatch! Thanks for the great review and taking us to the racetrack with you. Additionally, I am envious of that bulge! 🤣😂🤣
Loving what Toyota is trying to do with their sports car range. Wanted to get a 86 but because of their dealers went with a brz.
That is really great!
I’m getting one. Thanks Toyota for this production
Love the review, Toyota just aren't pulling their punches for MY2023 cars, and I love it. I'd still go for a full backseat version of this badass, but I love it's a street legal racecar with full interior
Side note, at 8:22 in the background, that looks a lot like Substitute Topher. I've been wondering if RUclipsrs I watch will ever end up in each other's videos without realizing it.
Good eyes! You are right!
I think you meant they aren't pulling any punches 😅 If they won't stop pulling punches, that would imply they are holding back. But yea I think they are doing good with the Circuit edition but the core edition which most people will get / the first one on offer is a bit plain looking but no one on YT seems to be given that one by Toyota or I haven't seen it much.
@@MKu64 Oops, yea I messed that up lmao Thanks for pointing that out, fixed now. I'm trying to convince my wife to get the GR Corolla. I haven't seen a ton of coverage on the Corolla, and apart from what track footage was in this video and Ken Gushi demonstrating the GR Corolla on track and dirt, there's been very little driving of it. But as the MY23 comes upon us, there'll be a lot of POV driving of this and the manual Supra. Gonna be great videos later in the summer
Seriously I was so pissed that you could not test drive a freaking Corolla .. They Did know you drove an STI? .. BensonHurst checking in lol .. Great video .
me watching and enjoying this video and it comes to my mind that honda seeing how toyota unveils its masterpiece and them making faces like jim carrey with the honda civic type-R 😅
I can't wait for the head to head!
Love the video man, just an observation when the car is on the track It would be cool if you keep the speaking volume down alittle so the track sounds and motor can be heard.
Thanks for the feedback! I will have more to come.
Nice GR Corolla Joe.
I couldn’t agree more with you!
@@RaitisRides It's a dandy.
@@luiselapostolfeliz2421 You know it!
@@RaitisRides Why don't manufacturers give all the detail the same day they reveal them?
People love this car! I want one!!